Postdoctoral Researcher – Process Modeling and Sustainability Analysis

2 weeks ago


Golden, United States NREL Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – Process Modeling and Sustainability Analysis

The Catalytic Carbon Transformation & Scale-Up Center at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has an opening for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis group. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal up to three years.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work on the DOE-funded project 'Biocatalysis Enabled Conversion of Lignin to Adipic Acid' and will support consortia efforts for the Bioprocessing Separations Consortium and the Agile BioFoundry. This position will work with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary experimental team and analysis will be expected to guide experimental research efforts. The candidate will work with both AspenPlus and other process modeling tools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assimilate a wide variety of information into assessments
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of research and analysis
  • Communicate scientific results effectively, both written and oral
  • Author peer-reviewed publications
  • Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and biologists
Basic Qualifications:

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.

Additional Required Qualifications:
  • Research experience with an emphasis on chemical process development and TEA modeling
  • Demonstrated experience with process modeling with Aspen Plus
  • Demonstrated experience with doing statistical analysis (ie sensitivity or uncertainty)
  • Must have graduated with a PhD degree in chemical engineering or related field within the last three years.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience with programming codes such as Python or R
  • Demonstrated experience with LCA tools such as openLCA or SimaPro
  • Understanding of biomass conversion research and processes
  • Relevant experience with sustainable materials and green chemistry practices
Benefits:

NREL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays.

Clearance Requirements:

NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug-Free Workplace:

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.



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